Trump admin rejects Iran June deal, escalates economic pressure & blockade

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

The Trump administration has told mediators it won't return to the terms of the initial June agreement with Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. Trump is now prioritizing economic pressure on Tehran and is prepared to wait for results. White House spokeswoman: no negotiations are underway or planned, and the maritime blockade and "economic exclusion operations" will continue. The stance has stalled fresh efforts by Qatar, Oman and Pakistan to revive Washington-Tehran talks.